Our Business

Founded in 1924, Univar is a leading global chemical distributor of industrial and specialty chemicals and related chemistry services. Univar operates a network of over 600 distribution facilities throughout North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America, with additional sales offices located in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Our nearly 9,000 employees serve over 100,000 customers, representing nearly every major industry and a highly diverse set of end markets.

We source chemicals from the premier global chemical manufacturers.

Univar is a world leader in the distribution of chemistry and related products and services. Our scale, geographic reach, diversified distribution channels, industry expertise, and comprehensive product portfolio enable us to develop strong, long-term relationships with our suppliers and to provide a single-source solution for our customers, including:

Extensive global distribution network

Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 100,000 customers around the world. Our comprehensive chemicals inventory and logistics network, combined with electronic ordering and shipment tracking, centralized fulfillment, and just-in-time delivery, provide significant value for both customers and suppliers.

Scale and operational efficiencies

Our geographic reach offers significant operational efficiencies in global procurement, purchasing scale and supplier relationships. As one of the world's largest independent chemical distributors, we are able to leverage our cost structure by aggregating demand and implementing best practices throughout the supply chain.

Long-standing, strong relationships with major producers

We have long-standing, in many cases decades-long, relationships with chemicals producers, including the premier global manufacturers. As a preferred partner, we often purchase chemicals on favorable market terms and source scarce products from multiple producers and regions.

Broad product offering and value-added service portfolio

We provide our customers with a one-stop shop solution for their commodity and specialty chemicals needs. Our comprehensive portfolio serves customers in a diverse range of industries. We also offer value-added services, including: formulations and technical expertise, blending, mixing, repackaging, and labeling.

End market and product-specific expertise

We help our customers identify and select chemicals to enhance the performance characteristics of their end products. Our dedicated teams of professionals offer industry-specific expertise, and our specialized laboratory facilities provide formulation capabilities and analytical services.

Everywhere, Every Day

Where do you find the products we distribute?

In affordable energy

We help energy companies get natural gas and oil from the ground and to your home for heating. Univar serves the Oil & Gas industry end-to-end with a comprehensive set of chemistry products and services.

What our customers say

I like buying products from Univar, because of their very knowledgeable and competent technical support.